Pisang Peak
Pisang Peak
Trip Duration
24 Days
Trip Grade:
Destination: Nepal
Activities: NA
From : Kathmandu via Pokhara to Kathmandu
Season: Sept to Nov and March to May
Max. Elevation: 6,091 m
Pisang Peak (6091M) is the most popular climbing Peak among the trekking peaks in Annapurna region. Main attraction of Pisang peak is panoramic views of Annapurna I, II, IV, III, Gangapurna, Manaslu lamjung Himal etc, is considered to be one of the best climbing peaks among the trekking peaks in Nepal. Trekkers with basic experience in climbing can join the world famous Annapurna circuit trek with Pisang Peak climbing. Pisang peak rises above Pisang village and yak pastures in a uniform slope of ice and snow to the final summit pyramid. Pisang peak is considered one of the easy climbing peaks among the trekking peaks of Nepal. To reach the base camp from Pisang village, the path ascends through sparse wood and pasture to a Kharka at 4,380 meters which is considered the best place for setting up the base camp. High camp is set up at 5,400 meters then summit attempt via South-West ridge.
Day By Day
Day 01 : Drive Kathmandu / Besi Sahar and trek to Bhul Bhule
Day 02 : Bhul Bhle / Syange
Day 03 : Syange / Tal (1707 m)
Day 04 : Tal / Danaque (2082 m)
Day 05 : Danaque / Bhratang (2850 m)
Day 06 : Bhratang / Lower Pissang (3200 m)
Day 07 : Pisang to Base Camp
Day 08: High Camp
Day 09 to 13: Climb and back to Base Camp
Day 10: Back to Pisang
Day 11 : Pisang / Manang (3540 m)ang
Day 12 : Manang / Yak Kharka (3980 m)
Day 13 : Yak Kharka / Throng Phedi (4450 m)
Day 14 : Throng Phedi / Thorang-La (5416m) / Muktinath (3810 m)
Day 15 : Muktinath / Kagbeni (2800 m)
Day 16: Kagbeni / Jomsom Marpha (2670 m)
NOTE: If you are short on time, you can take a flight to Pokhara and to Kathmandu from Jomsom.
Day 17: Marpha / Kalopani (2530 m)
Day 18: Kalopani / Ghasa (2010 m)
Day 19 : Ghasa / Tatopani (1190 m)
Day 20 : Tatopani / Chitre (2390 m)
Day 21: Chitre / Ghorepani
Day 22: Ghorepani / Tikhedhunga
Day 23: Tikhedhunga / Nayapul then drive back to Pokhara
Day 24: Drive /fly back to Kathmandu
Cost Include
Useful Info
Trekking Peak Equipment List :
Himalayan RST will provide the technical climbing equipment, including: harness, axes, helmets, crampons, Carrabins, ropes and base camp camping and cooking equipment. You will need to supply the following personal equipment. If you do not have the following equipment you can rent it when you arrive in Kathmandu. Our office staff will take you to one of several quality trekking rental stores.
You will need to supply the following personal equipment. If you do not have the following equipment you can rent it when you arrive in Kathmandu. Our office staff will take you to one of several quality trekking rental stores.
Mountaineering
- Waterproof trousers
- Gloves (liner/layer/shell)
- Plastic Boots (Climbing Boots)
- Thermal bottoms / top
- Day sack
- Gaiters
Personal Equipment List
- Backpack
- Trekking Boots/ shoes
- Socks
- Sleeping Bag (4 season)
- Down Jacket (can be rented in KTM or Namche Bazaar)
- Shorts
- Fleece Pant / Jacket
- Flashlight (extra batteries)
- Shirt/T-Shirt
- Thermal Underwear Top / Bottoms
- Trekking polls (optional)
- Sun Hat / Visor
- Gloves
- Sun Screen
- Sunglasses (UV protected. Imperative to have quality eye wear)
- Waterproof Jacket
- Wool- fleece / Hat with ear protection
- Water Treatment
- Small First Aid
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